ADAPT of the Mid-West states of Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Ohio joined forces to deliver National ADAPT's message to the National Governor's Association. ADAPT continued to press the demand that the leadership of the NGA meet with the leadership of ADAPT to discuss the need for sweeping revisions to the long term care system throughout all fifty states of the USA and support for the passage of Federal legislation known as MiCASSA.
Strategy
Over 75 ADAPT members meet to consider the goals and the methods to be used to reach the Governors.
Caution
Kathleen writes the attorney's phone number in a handy place just in case it is needed tomorrow.
A Whisper
There is lots to consider. Tomorrow will be tense.
A HUG
Old ADAPT friends from hundreds of miles away are glad to be together again.
Logistics
The final logistics are reviewed.
Focus
Woody and Teresa focus on the plan.
Arrival
The lobby fills with ADAPT and the chanting begins.
Action
The lobby fills with ADAPT and the chanting begins.
LOUDER
ADAPT makes certain that the governors can hear them.
Clear Message
ADAPT demands a promised meeting with NGA Chairman.
Disturbed
ADAPT gets the attention of the security forces.
Perspective
Looking down from the balcony where the Governors perch.
Can You Hear Us?
We can move freely to where we are most affective.
Power
We felt the power of unity.
Negotiations
"What's it gonna take for you people to just go away?"
Pressure
ADAPT applies more pressure.
More Pressure
One hour into the Action.
Keeping Focus
ADAPT insists that we must meet with the Chairperson and NO substitutes.
Reading Demands
In a voice loud and clear, Shona reads the demands of ADAPT to the entire hotel lobby.